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hi,

I know that you would normally plant  them in a hanging basket but wondered if i could use a old chimney pot instead? Its quite tall about 3ft! I would  dig it into the soil a little then fill with compost what do you think?

Thanks lucy

Sounds a lovely idea  :) :) :) :)

Great  ;D I knew it would come in useful has been sitting in the garden for 2 yrs longing to be used.

Lucy

I'm trying some tumbling toms this year for the 1st time, and have some hanging baskets. But also have some fairly tall pots and was wondering, if this doesn't sound too daft, how long do the tresses grow/how far do they tumble?
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1066

Its my first time growing them too so i have no idea! hopfully someone will be along that can answer your question soon.


Lucy

 ;D ;D ;D

you guys could also try putting the hanging basket base onto the chimney pot, to save on compost, the plant will soon spill over and hide to basket or you could part full the chimney pot with styroform pieces.

I have grown tumblersin chimney pots for a few years now I put a plants pot in the top of the chimney so the rim of the pot is slightly higher than the chimney rim and plant in good compost only one plant  per pot  , last year I added water retaining gel , perfect ...  nice focal point ..

Thanks for the tips really didnt think of putting a basket on top or putting a pot in great ideas ;D That will save on compost  8) . How many plants would you plant in a basket?

Lucy

Thanks from me too. I've bought some water retaining gel for the 1st time because of the hanging basket toms, so I must remember to use it!
My question still remains how big are the tresses / plants. I know normal toms can grow 3 ft + high and need loads of support, the cherries I've grown before tend to be smaller plants, so maybe 2ft trainling or more???
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Quote from: mummybunny on April 14, 2009, 12:48:58
Thanks for the tips really didnt think of putting a basket on top or putting a pot in great ideas ;D That will save on compost  8) . How many plants would you plant in a basket?

Lucy

for the regular 12" diameter baskets i would say one plant

Quote from: 1066 on April 14, 2009, 12:52:59
My question still remains how big are the tresses / plants. I know normal toms can grow 3 ft + high and need loads of support, the cherries I've grown before tend to be smaller plants, so maybe 2ft trainling or more???
ta

i would say that sounds about right. but different varieties might be larger or smaller.

Make sure you do a thorough slug and snail check... put it in position, give it a good watering inside the chimney pot... check nexxt day. i'd do it very day for a week before putting the basket tom out...  :)

I grow tumblers every year - their small size means they ripen really well, even in Scotland. We even had some outside that did pretty well. I have grown them in a variety of containers and a grow-bag on the greenhouse bench and they all have ended up about the same size. I would estimate that the maximum height of each plant is 1 - 1.5 ft and they overhang their pot by about the same. I find they are pretty bushy so one per (large 10") pot or two per growbag ensures that they have plenty of airflow and light.

The best bit - they are really tasty! :)

Thanks for the info WetandCold.

Quote from: wetandcold on April 14, 2009, 15:08:08
The best bit - they are really tasty! :)

That's the bit I'm looking forward too most  ;D

Quote from: 1066 on April 14, 2009, 01:15:36
how long do the tresses grow/how far do they tumble?

Mine currently stand about 18-20" tall and show no signs of tumbling.  I wonder how much more they can take..... ::) ::)

Quote from: wetandcold on April 14, 2009, 15:08:08
I find they are pretty bushy so one per (large 10") pot or two per growbag ensures that they have plenty of airflow and light.

Oh dear..... this is my first year trying these.  Yesterday I transplanted 2 into a 10"  hanging basket and 3 into another.  Both are to go on the fence.  I am guessing I now need to separate them ??? ???

My tumbling toms last year.

I put two in the hanging basket but I think one would have been better.

They do go very high before they trail.

Didnt realize they grew up as well as down  :P does this mean i would have to support them aswell?

Thanks lucy

I never supported them,they were fine.

Also had a great germination rate,I ended up giving many to neighbours :)

Quote from: betula on April 15, 2009, 10:22:16
Also had a great germination rate,I ended up giving many to neighbours :)

Me too! I can also include the decorators to the list of neighbours and friends  :D
And thanks for posting the pic, now I know what to (or rather hope to ) expect

Overcrowded

Quote from: mummybunny on April 15, 2009, 10:18:13
Didnt realize they grew up as well as down  :P does this mean i would have to support them aswell?

Thanks lucy

I shouldn't worry about supporting them. They seem to reach their own optimum height and then...tumble! They are also quite bushy so they tend to keep their shape well without any extra help!